The 2025 NAACP Image Awards kicked off Saturday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles and what an extravagant evening highlighting black excellence.
Our Fashion Bomb CEO, Claire Sulmers arrived on the purple carpet in an electric blue David Koma dress that showed off her statuesque legs, and feathered sandals. She interviewed a variety of celebrities including David Banner, Shannon Sharpe and Ashley Monique Harper.
Keke Palmer took home the “Entertainer of the Year” award and looked like a class act in a black Versace dress that draped at the hip. Her black crystal embellished choker necklace was a nice contrast against her auburn orange hair color, and she embodied glamour and regality.
Who doesn’t love this sister duo? Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey walked the red carpet donning the most exquisite gowns. Chloe made a fashion-forward statement in a black and gold structural Gaurav Gupta gown, while Halle looked elegant in a silver and white Sabina Bilenko number.
Winning ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture‘ for her role in “Six Triple Eight” was none other than the beautiful Kerry Washington. Her auburn and brown Prada floral bandeau top and skirt combo was modern and fresh, and she carried this look exceptionally well.
We love a woman in a power suit, and Cynthia Erivo and Janelle James showed us how it’s done. Cynthia looked like a boss in a black Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe double breasted suit, while Janelle served royal purple realness in Pamella Roland.
Representing for the fashionable men at the NAACP Image awards was Morris Chestnut who never disappoints. He looked stylishly dapper in House of Gray and his animal print mohair jacket layered over his all black outfit looked tailored to perfection.
Actresses, Gabrielle Union Wade and Zoe Saldana both looked sensational on the purple carpet. Gabrielle embodied old Hollywood in a black and silver beaded gown, with a bob hair cut that perfectly shaped her face. Contrary, Zoe looked effortlessly chic in a Maison Margiela polka-dot dress that had layered paneling at the back.
We thought everyone came with their A-game at the NAACP Image Awards, and right now it’s so essential to recognize black excellence especially during a time when companies are rolling back on DEI initiatives.
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